AC Milan set sights on Barcelona outcast, could sign him for €10 million – report

With Clement Lenglet’s situation starting to become a concern for Barcelona, they may have found a solution to the problem.

The Frenchman is out of favour at the club and is on the transfer list, but there have not been many suitors for the centre-half.

Tottenham, who had Lenglet on loan last season, are interested in a permanent move but are unwilling to meet Barcelona’s transfer fee demands.

More recently, Al Nassr from Saudi Arabia have shown a willingness to sign the 28-year-old, but the player has no desire to move to the Middle East.

AC Milan eye Clement Lenglet

But, Barça might have found a solution to their quandary surrounding Lenglet in the form of AC Milan.

Indeed, according to Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t TMW), Milan are interested in signing Lenglet in the ongoing transfer window and could be able to acquire his services for a fee of around €10 million.

The Rossoneri are in the market for defensive reinforcements, with the need for a new centre-back becoming clear during their pre-season friendlies on the USA tour.

And the Italian giants’ focus is now on signing a defender with Barcelona’s Lenglet emerging as a target.

€10 million for Lenglet?

Earlier reports had suggested that Barcelona were demanding a sum of €15 million for Lenglet, which led to talks with Tottenham stalling as the latter were only willing to pay €5 million.

But with the situation growing dire, it appears that the Catalan giants would be willing to accept a fee of €10 million as per the Italian publication.

Even if they do not receive a big fee for the 28-year-old, it is imperative that the La Liga champions get rid of his €16 million per season wages.

As such, they might be willing to compromise on the asking price and it now remains to be seen if Milan act on their reported interest in him.